County schools to host 2nd annual Secondary Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Fair
What: More than 250 Baltimore County Public Schools middle and high school students will display their scientific knowledge and compete in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) challenges during the second annual BCPS Secondary STEM Fair. The STEM Fair will feature student science projects as well as team competitions - the "Physics Olympics" and the American Regional Mathematics League contest for high school students and Middle School Challenge for middle school students. Trophies and awards will be presented at the end of the STEM Fair.
When: Saturday, March 8, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Awards Ceremony will begin at 12:15 p.m. (This event was originally scheduled for February 23.)
Where: Dulaney High School
255 Padonia Road
Timonium, 21093
Background:
Science and technology instruction and education take center stage for both this Secondary STEM Fair and the annual Elementary STEM Fair, which will be held in May. The fairs are the extension of school-wide science fairs held throughout the year across the county that bolster the school system's strong emphasis on science and mathematics instruction.
At the STEM fair team competitions, groups of students will vie against each other to solve problems at a series of work stations.
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